NAPSA honours former leaders
Five former NAPSA representatives have been awarded honourary life membership The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) recognised the contributions to the profession of five pharmacists at the organisation’s national congress in Sydney. Former NAPSA presidents, Georgina …
Ouchy: Book review
Ouchy is the perfect introduction to first aid for preschool and primary school aged children, written by a leading pharmacist Written by pharmacist, documentarian and author Angelo Pricolo, this charming …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Gabapentinoid-Diuretic Prescribing Cascade This cohort study showed that older veterans who were given oedema–loop diuretics after starting gabapentinoids and experienced what …
Death ‘less likely’ had patient not accessed two takeaway doses: coroner
Chief pharmacist questions prescribing doctor following patient’s overdose death Tasmania’s chief pharmacist has questioned a GP’s concurrent prescribing of oral methadone liquid and diazepam after a woman died from mixed …
Priceline delivers momentum for Wellnex
Unaudited figures give health and wellness firm, Wellnex Life, on “solid platform” for the second half of the 2026 financial year, the company says Wellnex Life is on track to create “long-term shareholder value” following a strong …
Not so ‘Tickety-Boo’ as herbalist sentenced
Court sends message with seven-month jail sentence and $20,000 fine for herbal over promotion of unapproved products to treat serious conditions Consumers are being warned not to purchase or use products containing black salve, after herbalist, …
Understanding the market cycle
When it comes to buying or selling a pharmacy, timing can be key, Pharmacy Solutions Australia managing director, Peter Marshall writes Understanding pharmacy market cycles is essential for buyers looking to secure …
Pharmacy non-script vapes creep towards 100k
A report published under Freedom of Information shows the number of therapeutic vapes supplied in the past year – and how many ‘unique consulting locations’ offered them More than 90,000 …
WA student secures ‘Wildcard’
PSA names 2026 NAPSA Wildcard Pharmacy Student of the Year winner The University of Western Australia’s Grace Nicolson has claimed a spot in the Pharmacy Student of the Year final after …
Managing heartburn and GLP-1s
The widespread uptake of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists has brought a new wave of gastrointestinal complaints to the pharmacy counter In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have …
The top 10
Banner group collapse, medicine price cut impacts and more: what held our readers attention over the holiday season These were the 10 most read stories on the AJP website between …
Past privacy breaches put pharmacy under the microscope
Pharmacies are being urged to implement clear privacy policies as “the first block of better practices” Australia’s pharmacy sector is one of six being scrutinised by the Office of the Australian Information …